Overview

Title: Individual Project
Grade Level: 2nd & 3rd Grade
Subject Area: Writing Research can be in social studies or science
Time Frame: 2-3 weeks

Description

Summer: Complete the first three sections
School Year: Complete the entire proposal

Language from Bloom's Taxonomy for describing student outcomes may be found at:
http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm

Summary of Unit A brief snapshot, as if someone asked you to briefly and clearly describe the intent of the lesson or project.			During the course of this project students will work in groups with the software iMovie to create a video of which comes from their own interests.
Essential Questions What will guide student inquiry?			Questions students should ask themselves before starting the project. Will I be able to create a movie independently now that I have practiced alongside my teacher? What will I gain from learning this program.
Academic Standards Include technology. Use district standards where applicable, targeting performance objectives you will assess.			Technology · 2T-F1. Demonstrate respect for other students while using technology PO1 · 2T-F2. Practice responsible use of software PO 1., PO2, PO3 · 3T-F3. Use prescribed technology tools for publishing and presenting information PO 2. Create a multimedia product with support from teachers, family or student partners (e.g., slide show, hyperstack, video) · 4T-F2. Use technology tools for individual and collaborative communication activities to share products with audiences inside and outside the classroom PO1 · 5T-F1. Recognize electronic information sources PO2 Writing Students will research topic and use six traits Students will edit along with teacher Students will present final project Reading Student will read with fluency Student will read with expression Student will show comprehension on topic thy studied and will be able to answer question other students might have.
Student Outcomes What will students learn and do?			Once students are done with project they should have knowledge of : Tell a story using technology and still images to explain a process Learn the process of a life cycle and explain it Write and recite the steps of the Life cycle while video is going (Voice over) Present to the class your final project Working in groups Respect Research skills Using Technology to make a presentation Final project to be shown over KFRK school news.
Assessment Checklist, Presentation, Oral Response, Rubric, Test, Quiz, etc.			Project will be graded on: Presentation Final Project Group Self Oral Response Fluency Voice Ability to answer questions
Prerequisite Knowledge (e.g., content, technology, etc.)			Before starting the project students should have knowledge of: How to use iMovie Getting pictures form internet Getting pictures from iPhoto How to gather facts Where to get facts Working in groups Knowledge of Life Cycles
Procedures for Lesson - Steps in the process - Responsibilities - Guiding - Questions - Student products			Steps for completing project: Students choose a topic of interest Students will gather facts about subject Students will write a report Students will record their voice onto iMovie Students will place pictures in order Students will add transitions Students will add music Students will present and answer questions
Tools and Resources - Computers - Software - URLs - ameras - Presentation Device - Handouts, Books - Supplies, Other			In order for the students to complete the project they will need to have access to the following: Internet Computers iMovie iPhoto Books Digital Camera Paper and Pencil Classmates Mics.
Learning Environments - Location - Teacher / Student roles - Group Dynamics - Interactions with experts, other educators, etc., if applicable			Students will be working in both the computer lab after school to complete project. They will be creating the project individually and will each choose a topic of choice. During the time that they are working in the classroom each student at their own computer.
Modifications Special Ed, Gifted, ELL			Pictures will be placed in iPhoto folder for them A script will be provided for them at a level that they can read. Teacher/student help Working in Groups Students can start a new topic if time permits *Modifications will be made only if needed.